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Ministry of Coal
Shri Pralhad Joshi Launches Auction of 122 Coal/ Lignite Mines Including 18 New Mines
Mines Spread Across Eleven Coal / Lignite Bearing States
Fifty nine Fully Explored Mines on Offer
Coal Ministry Contemplates More Incentives for Sustainable Mining
Including 18 new coal mines, the Ministry of Coal has placed on offer 122 coal / lignite mines today under commercial auction of coal mines. Addressing the fifth tranche of auction launch, Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi said that 42 coal mines have already been auctioned successfully so far. Along with ensuring energy security of the Nation this will provide employment opportunity to more than 1.17 lakh people, the Minister stated. The success of these auctions indicate that right steps are being taken by the Government to provide further momentum to the growth of Coal sector. Ministry of Coal is on the journey to reform the sector and unlock its potential, the Minister added. The recent reforms initiated in the coal sector will further strengthen the vision of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, Shri Joshi said.
The details of mines under different tranches for auction are as follows :
- 109 coal mines under 15th Tranche of Coal Mines  Act, 2015 and 5th Tranche of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957;
- Four coal mines under Second attempt of 14th Tranche of Coal Mines  Act, 2015 and Second Attempt of 4th Tranche of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957;and
- Nine coal mines under Second attempt of 13th Tranche of Coal Mines  Act, 2015 and Second Attempt of 3rd Tranche of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957.
Of the109 mines on offer, 59 are fully explored mines and 50 are partially explored Mines. ones are spread across 11 coal/ lignite bearing states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Telangana.
The list of mines has been finalized post detailed deliberations and mines falling under protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries, critical habitats, having forest cover greater than 40%, heavily built-up area etc. have been excluded.
Key features of auction process include introduction of National Coal Index, ease in participation with no restriction for prior coal mining experience, full flexibility in coal utilisation, optimized payment structures, efficiency promotion through incentives for early production and use of clean coal technology. Further incentives are being contemplated by the Ministry of Coal with focus on sustainability.
The commencement of sale of tender document shall start from today. Details of the mines, auction terms, timelines etc. can be accessed on MSTC auction platform. The auction shall be held online through a transparent two stage process, on the basis of Percentage Revenue Share.
SBI Capital Markets Limited, sole Transaction Advisor to Ministry of Coal for the commercial coal mine auction, had devised the methodology and is assisting the Ministry of Coal in the auction.
Ministry of Finance
Launch of online filing of application for Authorised Economic Operators 
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs  Chairman Shri M. Ajit Kumar here today inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators  T2 and T3 applications. The AEO web application is accessible at URL www.aeoindia.gov.in. The new version  of the web application is designed to ensure continuous real-time and digital monitoring of physically filed AEO T2 and AEO T3 applications for timely intervention and expedience.
The AEO application processing for AEO T1 on the web-based portal www.aeoindia.gov.in has been functional since December 2018. To take this endeavour for digitisation forward, in line with the government’s Digital India initiative, the CBIC Board has launched a new version  for on-boarding of AEO T2 and AEO T3 applicants for online filing, real-time monitoring, and digital certification.
For further details, refer to CBIC Circular No. 13/2021-Customs dated 01.07.2021.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Three layer healthcare infrastructure to be prepared for Char Dham Yatra for health and safety of pilgrims: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Ambulances will be provided on Char Dham highway for Life Support and Emergency Transportation
PG students to be deployed for providing healthcare during the Yatra period
Emergency Medicines for pilgrims to be provided by Drones, with referral support from AIIMS Rishikesh, Doon and Srinagar Medical Colleges
“The Government is soon going to create a strong health support and emergency management infrastructure for the pilgrims embarking on Cham Dham yatra from across the country. This will be three layered structure to ensure that the pilgrims are provided for during their journey from medical point of view”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, here today, after meeting with Dr Dhan Singh Rawat, Health Minister, Uttarakhand who called on the Minister and requested for support from Union Government for developing a health and emergency infrastructure for the lakhs of pilgrims who undertake the Char Dham yatra every year. He informed the Union Health Minister of the health challenges faced by pilgrims along the strenuous route, and the number of pilgrim deaths in the past few months due to health emergencies such as stroke etc. Many of these casualties were of pilgrims who suffered from co-morbidities, he added.
Dr Mandaviya assured full support from the Government of India and stated that “the best possible healthcare and health emergency infrastructure will be provided for the visiting pilgrims”. He informed that a strong network of advance ambulances and stroke vans is planned to ensure that stroke management and treatment can start on way to the health facility. These ambulances will be stationed at different points on the yatra route, he added. PG students from medical colleges from across the country are proposed to be deployed as part of strengthened healthcare infrastructure who will act as first responders. “This experience will also act as a skilling and capacity building exercise for the PG students”, Dr Mandaviya elaborated.
In addition to this, drones will also be used to provide emergency medicines in the higher locales of the yatra. Drones have been successfully used for transportation of COVID19 vaccines in the north eastern region recently; Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are located above 10,000-ft in the Garhwal Himalayas. Recently, AIIMS-Rishikesh has started a drone service to deliver and pick medicines. “A strong referral backend system is being developed with AIIMS Rishikesh, Doon Medical College and Srinagar Medical Colleges acting as tertiary nodes for specialist care. This shall provide an end-to-end clinical treatment for pilgrims’ health, Union health Minister stated.
These measures will be supported with citizen-friendly communication and awareness activities such as website/portals to inform pilgrims of weather conditions, importance of acclimatization, location of health facilities on the way, call centre numbers, pre-yatra screening, emergency support numbers, etc.
Cabinet
Status-cum-Progress Report of “Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers”
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the progress report of Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers during 1.7.2016 to 31.3.2018
The progress report on interlinking of rivers has been submitted to the Cabinet in compliance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement dated 27.02.2012 in the matter of Writ Petition  – 512 of 2002: “Networking of Rivers” along with Writ Petition No.668 of 2002 which directs the Union Government of India to constitute a Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers. A periodical report is required to be submitted to the Cabinet on the progress made by the Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers.
The Status Report of Special Committee on ILR consists of substantial progress made in three priority links namely Ken-Betwa Link, Damanganga-Pinjal Link and Para-Tapi-Narmada Link alongwith status of other Himalayan and Peninsular links identified as per National Perspective Plan of 1980.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Mary Kom on winning Gold in Women’s World Boxing Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mary Kom for winning a Gold in Women’s World Boxing Championships.
“A proud moment for Indian sports. Congratulations to Mary Kom for winning a Gold in the Women’s World Boxing Championships. The diligence with which she’s pursued sports and excelled at the world stage is extremely inspiring. Her win is truly special”, the Prime Minister said.
Vice President's Secretariat
Accord top priority to farmers and agriculture during the lockdown – Vice President to Center and States
Safeguard the interests of agri- producers as well as the consumers – Vice President
Suggests tweaking of APMC Act to ensure the purchase of farm produce directly from farmers
Vice President asks the governments to ensure smooth transportation of farm produce without any hindrance at state/district borders
Vice President interacts with the Union Agriculture Minister to discuss issues being faced by the farmers during lockdown
Agriculture Minister apprises Vice President of the steps taken by the Governments to help farmers
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today asked the Centre and State Governments to accord top priority to farmers and agriculture during the lockdown and advised them to facilitate the smooth conduct of farming activities and transportation of agri-produce during this period.
During an interaction with the Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at Upa-Rashtrapati Bhawan today, the Vice President appreciated various measures taken by the Agriculture Ministry to protect the farm sector. He wanted the interests of both producers and consumers to be safeguarded.
“Producers in agriculture are not organized and often their views go unheard. So, it is the duty of the governments to protect their interests”, Shri Naidu said. Though it is mainly the duty of the States, the Center should guide and help them from time to time in this regard, he added.
Calling for more focus on perishable agro-produce such as fruits and vegetables, the Vice President said that special care must be taken of storage & marketing of these perishables. He also suggested tweaking of the APMC Act suitably so as to facilitate the purchase of farm produce directly from the farmers so that nobody is forced to go to Mandi. This will help in ensuring adequate availability of fruits, vegetables and other agri-commodities to the consumers, Shri Naidu said.
Emphasizing the need to ensure smooth transportation of farm produce the Vice President asked the authorities to ensure that there is no hindrance during such transportation. Highlighting the current harvest season, he also called for free movement of farm machinery and equipment.
The Agriculture Minister explained in detail the steps taken to safeguard the interests of the farmers. Shri Tomar said that Union Agriculture Ministry is working in close coordination with the States/UTs for this and assured the Vice President that the Government will take all necessary steps to help the farmers in this hour of crises.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Properties of WAQF Board
As per provisions of Section 32 of the Waqf Act 1995 as amended, general superintendence of the waqf properties in a State is vested with the State/UT Waqf Boards . This Ministry is implementing two schemes namely i) Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme  and ii) Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana  through Central Waqf Council . Under QWBTS financial assistance is released to CWC which provides the same to SWBs for deployment of manpower viz. Assistant Programmer, Survey Assistant, Accountant and Legal Assistant, computerization & digitization of records of waqf properties, GIS Mapping of waqf properties, setting up of Video Conferencing Facility, maintenance of Centralized Computing Facility , Enterprise Resource Planning  Solution for better administration of SWBs. During financial years  an amount of Rs.55.86 crore has been released to SWBs under the scheme by CWC. As per the information available on dedicated online portal called WAMSI , so far records of 7,49,552  immovable waqf properties have been entered in WAMSI Registration Module and GIS Mapping of 1,88,476  waqf properties have been done. For the first time 3,31,872  records of waqf properties have been digitized. Under SWSVY interest free loan is provided to Waqf Institutions/Waqf Boards for taking up economically viable projects on the urban waqf land such as commercial complexes, marriage halls, hospitals, cold storages etc. Under the scheme, CWC has given loan of Rs.62.93 crore to the waqf institutions in the country and executed 155 numbers of projects in 16 States. Further, out of revolving fund the CWC has advanced loan to 101 numbers of projects in 12 States. In addition, this Ministry is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram  in 1300 identified Minority Concentrated Areas , under which socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities are provided for improving the quality of life of the people living in the area.
The Waqf Boards are established by the State Governments under the provisions of sections 13 &14 of the Waqf Act, 1995. The Board is a body corporate having perpetual succession. As per Waqf Act, 1995, “waqf” means the permanent dedication by any person of any movable or immovable property for pious, religious, or charitable purposes. The waqf properties are managed by mutawallis, managing committees and others under the general superintendence of the State Waqf Boards, especially as per the provisions of Section 32 of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets People on Ambedkar Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Ambedkar Jayanti.
“बाबासाहेब डॉ. भीमराव अम्बेडकर को उनकी जयंती पर सभी देशवासियों की ओर से विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Communications
DoT Gujarat LSA gets blocked more than 8100 SIM cards issued on fake aadhar cards
In its continuous efforts to curb menace of cyber-crimes in Gujarat, the Department of Telecommunications , Gujarat LSA identified more than 8100 SIM cards which were obtained giving fake Aadhar cards by the miscreants to the different telecom service providers.
The field units of Department of Telecommunications i.e. Licensed Service Area  carry out monthly sample audit of the subscriber application forms  submitted by the subscribers to the telecom service providers to obtain mobile connection. During the recent audit by Gujarat LSA, certain specific patterns were observed which indicated to use of fake Aadhar cards to obtain SIM cards. After detailed analysis, more than 8100 such mobile numbers were identified and were got blocked by DoT, Gujarat LSA.
There is close coordination between CID Cyber Crime Police, Gujarat state and DoT, Gujarat LSA and the details of these mobile numbers using fake Aadhar cards were immediately given as vital lead and input by DoT, Gujarat LSA to CID Cyber Crime Police, Gujarat state. Acting on this information, a team of CID Cyber Crime Police Gandhinagar raided a mobile SIM selling shop of Chaduvav village n Gir Somnath district on 25.03.2022 and arrested five persons. More such raids by the CID Cyber Crime Police Gandhinagar are expected.
The modus operandi used by the miscreants was to create fake Aadhar card with his own photo. Then the miscreants approached in person to the mobile SIM selling retailers of the telecom service providers to obtain new mobile connection. On verification of this fake but seemingly original Aadhar card and matching the photo on this Aadhar with the person, the mobile SIM card selling retailer used to issue new mobile connection miscreant, though in some cases the possibility of the involvement of the mobile SIM card selling retailers can not be ruled out.
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Ministry of Railways
169 Covid Care Coaches in use in different parts of India now
Nearly 64000 beds kept ready by Railways for utilisation by States
Railways also mobilise Covid Care Coaches for Nagpur, Bhopal, Ajni ICD, Tihi  as per States’ demand
MoU signed between Divisional Railway Manager, Nagpur And Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation for 11 Covid Care Coaches
(In the united fight against the Covid, the Ministry of Railways has made nearly 4000 Covid Care coaches with almost 64000 beds ready for for use by States.
At present 169 coaches have been handed over to various states for Covid care.
New demand for Covid coaches has come from Nagpur District. In this direction, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Divisional Railway Manager, Nagpur and Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Accordingly, the Railways will deploy the Covid care rake with 11 coaches, comprising of modified sleepers with each coach capacity to accommodate 16 patients. The coaches will be equipped with the necessary medical infrastructure by the State Health Authorities with Railways devising segmentation of space and utility for medical personnel in line with MoU besides taking care of sanitation and catering arrangements.
The Railways are also mobilising Isolation Coaches at Ajni ICD area, Maharashtra as per the State demand.
Besides these new areas of Maharashtra, The updated position of the utility of these coaches positioned at the nine other major stations in the States of Delhi, UP, MP and Maharashtra are as follows -
At Nandrubar , 57 patients are currently utilising the facility, of which 1 patient was shifted. 322 beds are still available.
In Delhi, the Railway has catered to the full demand of State Governments’ demand for 75 Covid Care coaches with a capacity of 1200 beds. 50 coaches are positioned at Shakurbasti and 25 Coaches at Anand Vihar stations.
Presently, 5 Within regard to the demand by State Govt of Madhya Pradesh for 2 coaches, the Ratlam Division of Western Railway has deployed 20 Coaches with a capacity of 320 beds at Tihi station near Indore.
The utilisation of these facilities in the above-mentioned states, as per latest records, cumulatively registers 98 admissions with 28 subsequent discharges. As per the latest reports, the Railway has registered 17 admissions and 6 discharges. Presently 70 covid patients are utilising the isolation coaches.
In UP, though coaches have not yet been requisitioned by State Govt, 10 coaches each are placed at Faizabad, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Bareli & Nazibabad totalling to a capacity of 800 beds .
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Celebration of World Bee Day on 20th May 2022 in Gujarat
Inauguration by Sh. Narendra singh Tomar, Union Agri. Minister; Honey Testing Lab & Processing Unit to set up at 7 locations in 5 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare , Government of India is celebrating World Bee Day on 20th May, 2022 at Tent City -II, Ekta Nagar, Narmada, Gujarat. The World Bee Day celebration would be graced by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The MoA&FW is celebrating this significant day to promote beekeeping for the benefits of small farmers of the country for which the GOI is committed to processed which under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister.
The UN General Assembly declared 20th May as World Bee Day in order to create awareness on the pivotal role of bees and other pollinators in keeping people and the planet healthy and address many challenges in this context. The honourable Union agri. Minister will be Chief Guest of this event. Shri Kailash Choudhary and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Hon'ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Gujarat, Sushri Mateja Vodeb, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Sushri Konda Reddy Chavva, FAO representative of India, senior officers of MoA&FW, GOI and Government of Gujarat & all related stakeholders associated with honey production would participate in the programme.
During this celebration, many stalls will be set up by Beekeepers, Processors and different stakeholders of beekeeping sector in the Exhibition to showcase the diverse varieties of honey bee and different products in beekeeping sector. A stall will also be set up by the Indian Bank, the implementing agency for ‘Madhukranti’ Portal for the live Registration of Beekeepers on the Portal during this event.
Technical sessions on “Production Technology and Research & Development of Scientific Beekeeping - Experience Sharing and Challenges” and “Marketing Challenges and Solutions  & Discussion” will also be organised to upgrade the scientific knowledge of beekeeping among the farmers/beekeepers.
The programme is aimed at promoting and popularizing beekeeping nation-wide National Beekeeping & Honey Mission  of the Govt. of India under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. The NBHM is implemented through the National Bee Board for overall promotion of scientific beekeeping & entrepreneurship among small & marginal farmers, infrastructure development for postharvest management and support for research & development and to achieve the goal of “Sweet Revolution”.
The Hon’ble Union Agri. Minister will also inaugurate Honey Testing Lab & Processing Units to be set up in J&K in Pulwama, Bandipura and Jammu, Tumkur in Karnataka, Saharanpur in Uttar Predesh, Pune in Maharashtra & Uttarakhand in virtual mode from Gujarat.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Significant improvement in the Left Wing Extremism  security situation in the country in the last five years
There has been significant improvement in the Left Wing Extremism  security situation in the country in the last five years. Government of India  approved ‘National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE’ in 2015. The Policy envisages a multi-pronged strategy involving security related measures, development interventions, ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities, etc.
Steadfast implementation of this policy has resulted in consistent decline in LWE violence across the nation. The number of LWE related violent incidents have come down by 77% in 2022 in comparison to high of 2010. The number of resultant deaths  have also reduced by 90% in 2022 as compared to high of 2010. Details of LWE related violent incidents and deaths in Chhattisgarh during the last five years are as under:-
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Serial
No.
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Year
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Violent incidents Perpetrated by Left Wing Extremists
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Incidents Initiated By Security Forces
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Security Forces Persons Killed
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Civilians Killed
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Left Wing Extremists Killed
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1.
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2018
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275
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117
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55
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98
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125
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2.
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2019
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182
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81
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22
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55
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79
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3.
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2020
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241
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74
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36
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75
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44
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4.
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2021
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188
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67
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45
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56
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48
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5.
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2022
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246
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59
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10
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51
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31
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6.
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2023 
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37
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04
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7
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10
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This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.